As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following a temporary halt due to insecurity challenges in Sudan, there is an urgent call for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil revenues. With the reopening of oil production, the government should implement new regulations to address issues related to[Read More…]
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Cholera is a grave threat to human life, often leading to fatalities within just 24 hours of infection. With over 17,581 cases reported across the country as of January 7, 2025, and a case fatality rate of 1.5%, certain areas, particularly Rubkona County, are experiencing alarming outbreaks. Urgent action is[Read More…]
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Last week, the head of state directed the Ministry of Finance to pay civil servant salaries. These directives came just after the resumption of the Oil flow as Sudan lifted its force majeure. This sounds positive if put into action, however, sometimes statements are announced by top leadership just to[Read More…]
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Subnational violence/attacks in South Sudan remain risky for the people despite the peace agreement signed in September 2018. Since then, the agreement has increased inter-ethnic violence, attacks, and threats across the country, as parties remained separated and their minds occupied with mutual distrust. The situation has been made even worse[Read More…]
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South Sudan has made notable progress in promoting women’s political participation under international, regional, and sub-regional frameworks. The adoption of a 35% gender quota under the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) represents a significant step forward. Women now occupy 32% of ministerial[Read More…]
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Government institutions operate hierarchically, with directives flowing downwards from the national to the state level, and ultimately to the Payams and Bomas. However, in practice, power remains concentrated in the hands of a few, leading to top-down control and limited local autonomy. This centralized system contributes to economic hardship, widespread[Read More…]
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Inter-communal violence in South Sudan extends beyond sporadic conflicts; it is a persistent cycle fueled by economic hardships and other factors. This violence is often orchestrated by powerful politicians who manipulate vulnerable communities for their own gain, using tactics like child abduction and cattle raiding to further their agendas. The[Read More…]
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Christmas and New Year Season are festivals that promote love, peace, and being together with loved ones, such as family members, friends, lovers, and neighbours, and being happy throughout the festive season in Christians’ lives worldwide. First of all, I would like to thank the government of South Sudan for[Read More…]
Editorial
As the year comes to an end, it’s high time candidates reap what they sow; the lazy gaze at the roof, expecting answers for the examination questions, while those active are writing. In recent times, some candidates and sympathizers cast blame of their failure on the National Ministry of Education[Read More…]
Editorial
The health of a nation’s citizens surpasses riches accrued from illicit trade and therefore must not be compromised by taxes from harmful products. In most African countries, consumers seem to be attracted by the appearance of products and out of curiosity, without analyzing constituents and repercussions. The burden of safeguarding[Read More…]
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Security personnel should be deployed around the butchers, selling points of roasted meat along the streets, and the whole country. But to start with screening the capital city, Juba, it is good to know what citizens are going through in these hard times. Security should monitor what type of meat[Read More…]
Editorial
Mistreating a journalist is likened to hurting a hapless messenger, who is misconstrued for carrying words. Or, breaking a mirror that shows your image. Journalism is as old as creation; in the bible, those of the Higher beings are referred to as Angels or messengers of God. Jacob wrestled with[Read More…]
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Cholera is a highly dangerous illness that poses a significant threat to human life. Living in the affected areas is challenging, especially since cholera is a deadly disease. The National Ministry of Health has confirmed and declared an outbreak in Renk County of Upper Nile State, emphasizing the urgent need[Read More…]
Editorial
Outbreaks of Cholera and other contagious diseases are common in the country and this calls for the government to devise, not only emergency responses but permanent solutions. Emergencies are, but like purchasing an Ambulance for a community that experiences frequent drowning of their members in a river, it can save[Read More…]
Editorial
Charity begins at home; before pointing at transport barriers in the East African Community, let’s first seek to remove the logs blocking the system to our rural communities. Much as we talk about transport bottlenecks impeding regional growth of East African Community (EAC), individual nations of the region equally need[Read More…]
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Sadly, sometimes Media outlets face challenges in a situation where their reporters are denied coverage, especially from top government officials’ events which is so tormenting and stressing reporters, who are sometimes subjected to detentions without committing any crime. On Wednesday, October 2024, several Media houses were barred from covering the[Read More…]
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For residents who are advocating for President Salva Kiir Mayardit to ease recurrent decrees so that they impact their development through service delivery to the people, it makes sense. While the time is given, let the leader be made to present regular accountability reports to their respective state and national[Read More…]
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As South Sudan’s oil production resumes following the temporary halt due to Sudan’s security challenges, there is a renewed urgency for transparency and accountability in the management of the country’s oil profits. The government’s recent delegation to Port Sudan to confirm the resumption of crude oil flow underscores the need[Read More…]
Editorial
Many countries blessed with nature’s riches like minerals and oil, have often degenerated into disaster due to improper management of the resources. Abject poverty, underdevelopment, persistent surge of mysterious diseases and sprouting warlords, meaningless conflicts aimed at pillaging national resources at misery of citizens are the order of the day[Read More…]
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This is a tough time for the citizens who need peace, as the election has been extended for an additional two years. Citizens should be protected from all kinds of atrocities. The constant fear of being targeted and killed is not a good reality. Those in the military who target[Read More…]